Drawing for Plate 7: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania"

c. 1939

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image features a symmetrical folk art design with a central tree-like structure that has multi-branched stems. The largest object at the top is a yellow, round bloom, while the surrounding branches extend outward with red and green leaves and petals. The central stem is red with small yellow twirls, and the side branches display a combination of red petals and green leaves. The color palette consists mainly of bold red, deep green, and accents of warm yellow against a beige background. the central stalk rises vertically, branching symmetrically left and right, with leaves and floral elements extending outward, filling the space horizontally. The design has a balanced and rhythmic composition, resembling a stylized plant.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 35.6 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9270


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom: FOLK ART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS INDEX OF AMERICAN DESIGN PENNA ART PROJECT, WPA

Wikidata ID

Q64535379

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